ARC Raiders to receive multiple new maps & major updates in 2026

Embark Studios plans for 2026

Embark Studios’ extraction shooter ARC Raiders is soaring high with 12.4 million sales and glowing reviews from everywhere. Fans and gamers are currently enjoying the best extraction shooter game out there.

Design lead Virgil Watkins has recently revealed more details about the future roadmap in 2026 in an interview with GamesRadar+. Fans can expect multiple maps drop, spanning “a spectrum of size” for diverse gameplay & more.

New ARC Raiders maps with fresh experiences

Fans can easily expect compact arenas for intense scraps alongside sprawling worlds, more bigger than the current ones. It won’t be lazy or bland maps; all new maps and zones will come with unique twists:

• Weather and climate can change how people play.
• New opponent types/compositions.
• Increased treasure tiers for high-risk prizes.

Imagine Toxic Swamp (new datamined) coming with air purifier mechanics. Each map is expected to aim at thematic cohesion. Every single thing will matter while you are on a raid in these zones.

Also Read: ARC Raiders cheater purge begins: 30 days bans for hacking, aimbot, exploits & more

More new content in 2026

Maps are not the only thing that will be arriving in the game in 2026. Fans can easily expect:

• Raider decks have been expanded to allow for greater personalization.
• New weaponry and equipment.
• QoL enhancements, including improved Expeditions.
• Roster expansion to fill gaps.

Virgil Watkins has also teased the full 2026 roadmap, providing more details about the content and release timeline. The roadmap may be revealed soon.

For now, Embark Studios needs to strike a major ban hammer on cheaters and hackers who are trying to ruin this amazing extraction shooter game.

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